25 May 2018 - Sticky Fingers

Carry Finger-Washing Supplies in the Car

"Before you set out on an extended car trip or vacation this summer, stock the car with supplies for washing sticky fingers."

Is it just a little comforting that we have been dealing with kids being sticky since the dawn of man?

I find it reassuring that my experience raising children are similar world wide and across the timelines.

If you are one of those who say "I never let my kid eat in the car", this post isn't for you.

In fact, you can just close out this blog and go enjoy your Instagram filtered life.

For the rest of us real people let's sit and talk about how to survive our gross sticky kids.

Our Almanac suggests some old school tactics for tackling dirty hands.

1. Put a little grease-cutting lemon juice with some tap water in a squeeze bottle.

Y'all

This is great if you want to find out if your kid has a small paper cut.

This just hurts thinking about it.

2. Carry some Wonder Cloths or Handi Wipes

This is more my style.

I use diaper wipes. Those things are great for anything!

Runny nose?

DIAPER WIPE

Sticky fingers?

DIAPER WIPE

Dirty table at a restaurant?

DON'T WORRY MOM HAS SOME DIAPER WIPES!

3. Reusable Cloths

This is for you crunchy moms.

Get some baby washcloths and mix your favorite essential oils.

Carry in your little reusable container and wash your precious babies with them.

You will clean them, remove germs, and cure Ebola with them!

How do you handle sticky kids?
Let us know in the comments!

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